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- Gold Operator
- Explore!
- Sailing
- Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 15
- Ages 16+
Highlights
- Relax onboard a traditional dhoni boat
- Visit unspoilt, idyllic corners of the Maldives
- Enjoy warm, clear water and spot manta rays and turtles
- Meet the locals and witness life in this paradise
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Male
- Day 2 Sail to Vavuu Atoll and explore Kuda Boli
- Day 3 Snorkel in the clear waters of the Vaavu Atoll
- Day 4 Cruise to Felidhoo Island
- Day 5 Shipwreck snorkel. Visit the traditional village of Fulidhoo. Bodu Beru drum display
- Day 6 Nurse shark reef snorkel before sailing to South Malee Atoll
- Day 7 Sail to Male stopping to snorkel at Maafushi Coral Garden and Stingray Point
- Day 8 Trip ends in Male
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Mookai Hotel
Hotelday 1The Somerset Hotel
Hotelday 1Aboard Dhoni
Berth / CabinDays 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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Explore!
Number of tours
552
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Rose· November 17th, 2024Great trip. Wonderful food. Snorkeling was at times like swimming in an aquarium.Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewThank you so much for your amazing review! We are looking forward to seeing you on another trip soon!Trip date: November 2024- ATony· January 14th, 2023The highlight of each day was the snorkelling. The underwater world of the Maldives is simply breathtaking. The food prepared each day almost singlehandedly by the chef was also a highlight.Show moreTrip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AZsuzsa· February 21st, 2023The dolphins were surprise, the turtles as well. I loved both very much.Show moreTrip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJulia· March 5th, 2023Snorkelling coral reefs and swimming with dolphins and turtles.Show moreTrip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ACindy· March 6th, 2023There was so many it is hard to know where to begin. The guide and boat crew were excellent, so knowledgeable, took us to the best places where we saw the most incredible wildlife whilst feeling safe and supported at all times . Highlights were dipping in the bioluminescent , like swimming in the stars . Swimming with dolphins, turtles, sharks and literally millions of tropical fish .Show moreTrip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ACazz· March 7th, 2023the catering on the boat and the snorkelling on the reefs. excellent guide and lovely crew on the boatShow moreTrip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AHilary· March 21st, 2023Swimming with whale sharks, beautiful fish, dolphins, exploring ship wrecks, wonderful foodShow moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJennifer· March 25th, 2023snorkelling with the colourful fish on the shipwreck. walking on the soft white sandbanks, the stunning colours of sea and skyShow moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AClare· April 10th, 2023Snorkelling with over 100 dolphins, seeing so many sharks, the food, the relaxed pace and plenty of snorkelling.Show moreTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ABrian· April 10th, 2023Snorkeling with whales and DolphinsShow moreTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
Dates & Availability
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- From Sunday9 Nov, 2025To Sunday16 Nov, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $3,990 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday16 Nov, 2025To Sunday23 Nov, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,270 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday23 Nov, 2025To Sunday30 Nov, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,270 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday7 Dec, 2025To Sunday14 Dec, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,590 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday28 Dec, 2025To Sunday4 Jan, 2026EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,240 per personMultiple Room Types
- 2 Other Unavailable Departures
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Leanne
Asked on September 29th, 2025May you please provide the prices for the Single Supplement? If it's not available, Ronald is happy to share a room with another traveller. Additionally, do you include arrival transfers?
Explore!Operator•Written September 2025Due to the size of the boat, we do not offer any single cabins. For arrival transfers, If you'd like an airport transfer on day 1, you'll need to arrive at Male International Airport (MLE). For those arriving on time, our tour leader will meet you in the hotel reception at 4pm for the welcome meeting followed by an orientation walking tour of the town. We'll take in the Mosque, and the fish market and stroll along the water's edge to watch the ferries coming and going. At the end of the tour, the earliest your flight can depart is 11am on day 8. We do only have 2 spaces left for this departure currently.
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Debbie
Asked on August 27th, 2025Have you got space for 1 female. What is the expected weather at this time of year?
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2025
The Maldives in September is hot and humid, with average temperatures around 30°C and high humidity levels. It's a wet month, with frequent rain showers, though they are often brief and can offer relief from the heat. There are still plenty of sunny hours.
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Luke
Asked on March 3rd, 2025Is the single supplement available for this cruise? How much is the single supplement? Can you accommodate Nora with a vegetarian or vegan diet?
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2025
Due to the size of the boat used, there are no single cabins. All solo travelers will be matched with a roommate of the same gender. Breakfasts are often mashuni - a tuna and coconut combination which is served with roti style bread or a more western start to the day with eggs and toast. Most lunches and dinners will have a pasta element and during the afternoons the boat crew will often bake a cake. Plenty of fresh veg, meat and fruit is also provided. Please advise us at time of booking if you require a gluten free or vegetarian diet.
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Brian
Asked on February 28th, 2025When will I receive my final trip documents?
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2025
Final documents will be available for download prior to departure, detailing itinerary and important travel information.
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Nick
Asked on December 21st, 2024I'm 86 years old and walk very slowly, prefer level surfaces to stairs. How much walking does your trip require?
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2024
This is a full on trip with lots of Walking up and down hills a goood fittness level is required. We suggest you read the trip notes. You also have boat transfers it is open ocean and sometimes is prone to bumpy rides you need to be comfortable getting on and off boats in rough coniditions should the situation arise.
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Ross
Asked on December 7th, 2024Would like to know if the cabin has private bathroom? What hour is sure to be at the airport to take plane?
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2024
4 of the cabins have ensuite bathrooms. The other cabin has a private bathroom but it is not en suite. At the end of the trip the earliest time you can book a flight to depart is 11am. We will provide airport transfers free of charge if you arrive the day the trip starts and leave the day the trip ends (at end flight but be after 11am).
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Gaël
Asked on November 19th, 2024Is there Wi-Fi available on the boat?
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2024
The boat does not have Wi-Fi; obtaining a local SIM card is an option for connectivity.
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Lucy
Asked on November 6th, 2024Can you tell me what the accommodations are like? Does the boat offer a room for 2 with a private bath? Are the dates set?
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2024
We have a departure 14-21DEC, and 28DEC to 4 Jan, 2026. The maximum group size is 10. The 5 cabins are small and simple but adequate for sleeping and changing. In all of the cabins there will be bunk beds. Two of the cabins have slightly wider (4.1ft) lower bunk beds and where possible we will allocate these to couples. Four cabins have an ensuite bathroom with WC and shower.
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Lucy
Traveler•Written November 2024What would be the best dates prior to Dec 1 2025 for this cruise? And the cost is $1870 per person? I wonder if the evenings cool down or does the temperature stay about the same.
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2024
We have departures on 16 to 23 NOV, 23 - 30NOV, 2025 and 30NOV to 07DEC, 2025. All departures are US$2330.00 per person based on two people sharing. Regarding weather: November - December is hot, dry weather. Expect long days of sunshine and temperatures in the high 20°Cs - low 30°Cs (68 to 86F).
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Amira
Asked on November 3rd, 2024What happens if I arrive on an early flight?
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2024
You'll be greeted and transferred straight to the boat once you've cleared immigration.
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Margaret
Asked on October 29th, 2024Are there any health requirements or vaccinations needed?
- Explore!Operator•Written October 2024
Travelers should check the latest health requirements based on their travel destination.
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